Pineapple has long been one of the most popular fruit fruits. It is loved for its refreshing sweet taste, great aroma and exquisite appearance. In addition, pineapple pulp is a valuable source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. It also contains components that enhance digestion and strengthen the nervous system. There are some sensible tips on how to choose a fruit that will delight you with its taste and will be good for our body.
Instructions
Step 1
1. The first thing that is always paid attention to when choosing fruit crops is their appearance. A ripe pineapple should have a moderately green rind. If dark spots have already appeared on the sides of the fruit, it means that it is already overripe and is unlikely to please you with excellent taste. Too green will indicate that the pineapple is unripe, so sourness will prevail in its taste. Press down on the fruit rind with your finger. A ripe pineapple has a firm crust, but at the same time soft and amenable to pressing. A hard skin is a sign of the immaturity of the fruit. The presence of green, juicy leaves on the top of the pineapple will tell you about its freshness. Pull lightly on one of the outer leaves. If it is easy to take out, it means that the pineapple is ripe, and you can safely put it in your basket.
Step 2
2. The method of knocking on the fruit, used when choosing watermelons, is also relevant for pineapple. If, when tapping, you hear a rather dull sound, then the pulp of such a fruit is ripe. If, when tapping, you hear an "empty" sound, then such a pineapple has been on the counter for a long time, and, most likely, its pulp is already dry.
Step 3
3. Smell the fruit. A ripe, unspoiled pineapple has a sweet, moderately intense, delicate aroma. A light, barely perceptible smell indicates the immaturity of the fruit, and too sweet and strong - about the spoilage of the fruit.
Step 4
4. Finally, ask the seller when the pineapple grew, how it was delivered to our country and how it is stored. People who buy this fruit quite often know very well that the best pineapples are grown in the period from April to June, as well as in December-January. The pineapple brought to us by plane, most likely, was harvested already ripe, which accelerated its delivery. Unripe fruits, as a rule, are delivered by sea, so they ripen on the way. But it is impossible to store pineapple in the cold, as it is afraid of coolness. Therefore, if the seller tells you that the fruit is fresh from the refrigerator, feel free to refuse to buy, because it has probably lost its taste, and the vitamin content in it is low.
